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CLOCK 10MHz IN connector, DC IN connectors

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English A Analog audio output (LINE OUT) connectors These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA connectors to an amplifier. Use commercially-available cables for connections. XLR/ESL-A: XLR cables RCA: RCA cables Connect this unit's R connector to the R connector of the amplifier, and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier. oo Set the analog output to XLR2, XLR3, RCA, ESLA or OFF (page 26). oo When connecting this unit with an amplifier that has ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A) connectors, we recommend connecting the XLR connectors on this unit to the ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A) connectors on the amplifier (page 9). B Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors Use to input digital audio signals. They can be connected to the digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices. Use commercially-available cables for connections. COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS) E AC power inlet (~IN) Connect the included AC power cord to this AC inlet. After completing all other connections, plug the power plug into a power outlet. VUse only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of other power cords could result in fire or electric shock. VDisconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use the unit for a long time. F CLOCK 10MHz IN connector Use to input 10MHz clock synchronization signals. When using clock synchronization, connect the clock output connector of the device outputting the clock signal to the clock input connector on this unit. Then, set the external clock (CLK>) setting to SYNC (page 25). Use a commercially-available BNC coaxial cable for connection. oo BNC coaxial cables with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance can be used. C Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors These output digital audio signals from CDs played on this unit and signals input through this unit's digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors. Connect the digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors on this unit to the digital audio input connectors of other digital devices, such as a DA converter, AV amplifier or recorder. Use commercially-available cables for connections. XLR: XLR digital cable RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable oo These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital audio. oo Digital output can be set to OFF, XLR or RCA (page 26). G USB port Use to input digital audio from a computer. Connect it to a computer's USB port. Use a commercially-available USB cable for connection. oo Before connecting, read pages 22 to 23. H DC IN connectors These are for connecting external power units designed for the Grandioso K1X. Do not connect anything other than the specified equipment. D SIGNAL GND grounding terminal The audio quality might be improved by connecting this grounding terminal to an amplifier or other device that is connected to this unit. oo This is not a safety grounding terminal. I SOFTWARE maintenance port This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this port unless instructed to do so by our service department. 11

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English
A
Analog audio output (LINE OUT) connectors
These output 2-channel analog audio. Connect the XLR or RCA
connectors to an amplifier.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
XLR/ESL-A: XLR cables
RCA: RCA cables
Connect this unit’s R connector to the R connector of the ampli-
fier, and its L connector to the L connector of the amplifier.
o
Set the analog output to XLR2, XLR3, RCA, ESLA or OFF
(page 26).
o
When connecting this unit with an amplifier that has ES-LINK
Analog (ESL-A) connectors, we recommend connecting the
XLR connectors on this unit to the ES-LINK Analog (ESL-A)
connectors on the amplifier (page 9).
B
Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors
Use to input digital audio signals. They can be connected to the
digital output connectors of appropriate audio devices.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
COAXIAL: RCA coaxial digital cable
OPTICAL: optical digital cable (TOS)
C
Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors
These output digital audio signals from CDs played on this unit
and signals input through this unit’s digital audio input (DIGITAL
IN) connectors.
Connect the digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT) connectors on
this unit to the digital audio input connectors of other digital
devices, such as a DA converter, AV amplifier or recorder.
Use commercially-available cables for connections.
XLR: XLR digital cable
RCA: RCA coaxial digital cable
o
These connectors cannot output Super Audio CD digital audio.
o
Digital output can be set to OFF, XLR or RCA (page 26).
D
SIGNAL GND grounding terminal
The audio quality might be improved by connecting this ground-
ing terminal to an amplifier or other device that is connected to
this unit.
o
This is not a safety grounding terminal.
E
AC power inlet (~IN)
Connect the included AC power cord to this AC inlet.
After completing all other connections, plug the power plug
into a power outlet.
V
Use only a genuine ESOTERIC power cord. Use of
other power cords could result in fire or electric
shock.
V
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you
will not use the unit for a long time.
F
CLOCK 10MHz IN connector
Use to input 10MHz clock synchronization signals.
When using clock synchronization, connect the clock output
connector of the device outputting the clock signal to the clock
input connector on this unit. Then, set the external clock (CLK>)
setting to SYNC (page 25).
Use a commercially-available BNC coaxial cable for
connection.
o
BNC coaxial cables with 50Ω or 75Ω impedance can be used.
G
USB port
Use to input digital audio from a computer. Connect it to a com-
puter’s USB port.
Use a commercially-available USB cable for connection.
o
Before connecting, read pages 22 to 23.
H
DC IN connectors
These are for connecting external power units designed for the
Grandioso K1X.
Do not connect anything other than the specified equipment.
I
SOFTWARE maintenance port
This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this
port unless instructed to do so by our service department.